Systems and methods for assessing a flow of fluids suctioned from a patient. The flow of fluids may be divided according to a flow division ratio. An image of a first portion of the fluids may be evaluated to determine an estimated blood component quantity as a representative fraction of the flow of fluids. An intermittent estimate of blood loss may be determined based on the flow division ratio and the estimated blood component quantity, and a total estimate of blood loss updated based on the intermittent estimate. The representative fraction is projected or extended to be an estimated blood component quantity of the second portion of the fluids that bypasses the receptacle. The images may be continuously captured with a camera, and a fluid level of the fluids with a receptable may be continuously monitored. The total estimate of blood loss may be displayed in real-time on a display.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/02 - Detecting, measuring or recording for evaluating the cardiovascular system, e.g. pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow
A61B 5/103 - Measuring devices for testing the shape, pattern, size or movement of the body or parts thereof, for diagnostic purposes
A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
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Patient Support Systems For Charging Batteries Of Patient Transport Apparatuses
A patient support system for charging a battery of a patient transport apparatus via power selected from first and second source types. A charger with a guide coupled to a housing supporting first and second power connectors. A charge circuit charges the battery with power received from the first or from the second source types. A selector with a bastion prevent simultaneous electrical communication of the charge circuit with power from both the first and second source types. The selector is selectively movable between: a first selector position where the bastion blocks access to the second power connector and permits access to the first power connector to charge with power from the first source type, and a second selector position where the bastion blocks access to the first power connector and permits access to the second power connector to charge with power from the second source type.
A patient support apparatus includes a frame, a support surface, a caregiver control panel, a patient control panel, and a controller. The caregiver control panel includes a lock out control that, when manually activated by a caregiver, locks out one or more particular controls on the patient control panel. The controller is also adapted to automatically lock out the one or more particular controls, irrespective of the state of the lock out control, in response to a triggering event. The triggering event may include one or more of the following: the arming of an exit detection system, the arming of a monitoring system, the passage of a predetermined time period, the use of a scale, the zeroing of the scale, the receipt of a fall risk score for the patient, etc. The caregiver control panel may allow the caregiver to select what patient controls are automatically locked out.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
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Disclosed herein are patient-specific cutting guides for guiding a surgical instrument for resecting a portion of a glenoid of a patient. The cutting guides include a base portion having a contact surface shaped to substantially match at least a portion of a cavity of the glenoid. The base portion has a guide hole extending therethrough in which the guide hole has an axis coaxial with an axis of rotation. The cutting guides include one or more stabilization members extending outwardly from the base portion and having a contact surface shaped to substantially match an outer surface of a portion of a scapula of the patient. The stabilization members are oriented to take into account the patient's anatomy in orienting and stabilizing the guide with respect to the glenoid. The guide hole of the base portion is for guiding the surgical instrument to create a guide hole in the glenoid.
A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
G16H 50/50 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for simulation or modelling of medical disorders
6.
Modular Instrument and Methods of Using and Manufacturing the Modular Instrument
A flexible modular instrument includes a shaft and an extension piece. The shaft includes an interior segment having a first outer cross-sectional dimension and an end segment extending from the interior segment having a second outer cross-sectional dimension less than the first outer cross-sectional dimension. The interior segment includes a radial protrusion adjacent to the end segment such that the radial protrusion extends further from a central longitudinal axis of the shaft than an outer surface of the interior segment, wherein the first and second outer cross-sectional dimensions are measured orthogonally relative to the central longitudinal axis. The extension piece includes an attachment portion removably engageable with the end segment of the shaft. The attachment portion includes an opening to receive the end segment, the opening being defined in part by a pair of arms, each arm of the pair of arms including a projection into the opening.
Techniques for detecting the readiness of an accessory device for use with a medical device are described. An example method includes detecting a capacitance of a capacitor including an electrode, a gel disposed on the electrode, and a conductive trace embedded in a plug. The plug is configured to couple to a medical device. A readiness of a medical device accessory is determined by analyzing the capacitance. The example method further includes outputting an indication of the readiness.
A surgical system includes an ultrasonic instrument operable in a tissue sense mode and a tissue resection mode. In the tissue resection mode, a first AC drive signal is sourced to the ultrasonic instrument that induces vibrations in a tip of the instrument for resecting patient tissue, and in the tissue sense mode, a second AC drive signal is sourced to the ultrasonic instrument that induces vibrations in the tip that are insufficient for resecting the patient tissue. A frequency corresponding to a target vibratoiy characteristic of the ultrasonic instrument is determined based on a voltage measurement and a current measurement of the second AC drive signal, and is used to determine a type of patient tissue being contacted by the distal region of the tip. Operation of the surgical system is then controlled based on the determined tissue type.
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
9.
Message Filtering Based on Dynamic Voice-Activated Rules
Embodiments include methods, devices, systems, and non-transitory process-readable storage media for voice-activated message filtering rule generation. Some embodiments may include receiving a spoken command from a communication device, parsing the spoken command to identify an element of the spoken command, generating a message rule based on the identified element of the spoken command, determining whether the generated message rule has been met, and sending a message to the communication device in response to determining that the message rule has been met.
A vaso-occlusive device comprises an elongate vaso-occlusive structure configured for implantation in an aneurysm sac. The vaso-occlusive structure has a delivery configuration when restrained within a delivery catheter and has a deployed configuration when released from the delivery catheter into the aneurysmal sac. At least a portion of the vaso-occlusive device is composed of a gold-platinum (AuPt) alloy.
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A patient support system is provided that is capable of boosting a patient in an automated manner via selective inflation and deflation of one or more bladders of a patient support. The patient support system in one aspect may include a one-way patient interface operable to resist movement in one direction but freely allow movement in the other. The one-way patient interface may cooperate in conjunction with selective inflation and deflation of the one or more bladders to boost the patient.
The present invention includes a healthcare system for capturing and maintaining patient healthcare records and employing information in the records to proactively alert hospital workers to a condition that places patient health at risk.
G08B 21/04 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
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G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
G16H 80/00 - ICT specially adapted for facilitating communication between medical practitioners or patients, e.g. for collaborative diagnosis, therapy or health monitoring
A patient transport apparatus including a base, an intermediate frame, a support deck with a fowler section, and a deck extension assembly with a head deck section, a brace extending between a mount end and a coupling end, and a pivot coupling attached to the coupling end and supporting the head deck section. A mount operatively attached to the fowler section defines a receiver slidably supporting the brace adjacent to the mount end for movement along a brace axis. A retainer interposed between the mount and the brace selectively retains the brace in one of a plurality of extension positions and is operable between: a retained configuration to prevent movement, and a released configuration to permit movement of the brace between the extension positions. Operation changes from the retained configuration to the released configuration in response to force applied to the head deck section along the brace axis.
A method for tracking surgical items with a system including an imaging system, a display, and one or more processors is provided. The method includes capturing a video that depicts a user handling the surgical items, and performing computational analysis of the video to detect a characteristic arm motion of the user which is indicative of the user moving the surgical item to be counted in to a surgical procedure. The method further includes, in response to each instance of the characteristic arm motion being detected, updating a count of surgical items and displaying the updated count on the display.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
G06F 18/2413 - Classification techniques relating to the classification model, e.g. parametric or non-parametric approaches based on distances to training or reference patterns
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
G06V 20/20 - ScenesScene-specific elements in augmented reality scenes
A patient support apparatus, such as a bed, cot, stretcher, operating table, recliner, or the like, include a litter frame, a support deck, a battery, an AC connector for receiving electrical power, a plurality of motorized actuators, and a control system. The control system limits the amount of electrical power available to the motorized actuators to different levels depending upon whether the AC connector or the battery is powering the patient support apparatus. The control system may also or alternatively change the power available to the motorized actuators depending upon whether a mattress therapy is currently in progress or not. Still further, the control system may pause battery recharging during actuator movement, may utilize one or electronic fuses to control power delivery, and/or wake up sleeping (or shut down) microcontrollers using a specialized network transceiver command that cause the recipient transceiver to wake up its associated microcontroller.
A method of operation of a robotically-assisted surgical system includes capturing a first pose of a surgical tool during the operation of the robotically-assisted surgical system, intraoperatively defining a target orientation for the surgical tool using the first pose of the surgical tool, and controlling a robotic device to automatically move the surgical tool to the target orientation.
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
20.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE PLANNING AND CONTROL OF A SURGICAL TOOL
A method of assisting a joint arthroplasty procedure for a joint comprising a bone includes determining, by tracking a cutting tool during a first stage of modifying the bone with the cutting tool, a surface corresponding to a bone modification created by the cutting tool during the first stage of modifying the bone, generating, based on the surface and an implant geometry, a planned bone resection to be completed during a second stage of modifying the bone, and assisting, by a robot controlled using the planned bone resection, execution of the second stage of modifying the bone.
A surgical driving system includes a driver and a cutting accessory. The driver includes a body driven by a motor. First and second arms project from the body, each arm having its own alignment tip. The arms define a channel between each other. The alignment tips are offset. Each tip includes two alignment surfaces facing away from each other. The cutting accessory includes a distal portion having a cutting tip and being coupled to a tool shaft. A proximal portion of the cutting accessory is coupled to the tool shaft and received within the channel. The proximal portion has a drive section with a flat to engage the arms of the driver. The proximal portion also has an alignment section separate from and proximal to the drive section to engage the alignment tips of the driver to orient the drive section relative to the arms.
A system includes a server and a patient support apparatus having a support surface, a plurality of ultra-wideband transceivers, and a controller. The controller is adapted to use the ultra-wideband transceivers to automatically determine a position of a badge and/or tag relative to the patient support apparatus and to use the position information of the badge and/or tag to automatically perform one or more of the following: display a cleaning screen used by cleaning workers; determine if the patient support apparatus is ready to be, or already has been, cleaned; identify and record an identity of the worker who cleaned the patient support apparatus; determine a closest transport worker; and/or update an equipment weight log maintained by the patient support apparatus. The badge(s) may be worn by a healthcare worker and the tag(s) may be coupled to an object or worn by the patient.
G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
A medical device housing having a reduced footprint is described. The medical device housing includes a flange coupled to a first portion of the housing and a second portion of the housing that is configured to be coupled to the flange to substantially enclose an electronic component(s) within an interior of the medical device housing. The first portion of the housing includes a support(s) that supports the flange within the first portion. In some examples, a trench is formed between an interior wall of the first portion of the housing and the flange. An adhesive is deposited within the trench to bond the flange to the first portion of the housing. The second portion of the housing is configured to decouple from the flange to allow access to the interior of the medical device housing, such as for maintenance or repairs.
An embolic device for placement in a body lumen, includes: a first segment having a first linear configuration when located inside a catheter, the first segment being configured to form a first three-dimensional structure when outside the catheter, wherein the first three-dimensional structure defines a cavity; and a second segment extending from the first segment, the second segment having a second linear configuration when located inside the catheter, the second segment being configured to form a second three-dimensional structure when outside the catheter; wherein the cavity of the first three-dimensional structure is configured to accommodate at least a majority of the second three-dimensional structure.
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61M 25/01 - Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters
A humeral prosthesis for replacing a proximal humerus includes a prosthesis body which includes a lateral surface, a medial surface, an anterior surface, a posterior surface, and a first superior surface. The lateral surface has a spherical curvature. The anterior and posterior surfaces are each planar and each intersect the first superior surface, the lateral surface, and the medial surface. A first bore extends through the first superior surface and into the prosthesis body. The prosthesis body also includes a plurality of suture openings.
A femoral head resurfacing implant includes a head having a rim separating an outer surface of the head from an inner surface of the head. The head has a shape such that a first plane extends through three separate locations along a length of a rim of the head. The implant also includes a stem extending from the inner surface of the head to a tip that is interior to an opening of the implant. Additionally, the stem is entirely on the first side of the first plane. The stem may be configured to be implanted within the natural bone of a patient at an angular offset designed to preserve the integrity of the preexisting bone structure.
A patient support apparatus includes a plurality of ultra-wideband transceivers, a display, a controller, and a near field transceiver. The controller is adapted to automatically associate an object with the patient support apparatus when the object is positioned within communication range of the near field transceiver; to use radio frequency (RF) communication between the plurality of ultra-wideband transceivers and the object to determine a position of the object relative to the patient support apparatus; to determine if the object is positioned inside or outside of a volume of space; to automatically disassociate the object from the patient support apparatus if the object is outside the volume of space; to forward and/or display data from the object if it is associated; and to not forward and/or display data if it is disassociated. The object may be a nurse call device, an exit detection sensor, a second patient support apparatus, etc.
A method includes displaying visual guidance for guiding a user through an endoscopic camera calibration process. The visual guidance guides the user to direct an endoscopic camera at a plurality of different regions of a field of calibration markers. Images captured by the endoscopic camera while the user directs the endoscopic camera at the calibration markers are received. Suitability of images for use in calibration for the endoscopic camera is determined. In accordance with determining that at least one image is suitable for use in calibration, the visual guidance is updated to indicate to the user that the respective region of the plurality of different regions of the field of calibration markers has been successfully imaged. Calibration factors for calibrating the endoscopic camera are determined based on images determined to be suitable for use in calibration for the endoscopic camera.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
The present disclosure is directed towards a fastener for implanting into a bone, the fastener comprising a metallic shaft and an outer layer. The outer layer is disposed on an outer surface of the shaft, the outer layer being configured to limit the effect of an electromagnetic field on the metallic shaft, wherein the outer layer includes a threaded portion along its length.
A clamp assembly for use with a surgical attachment system for fixing a navigation tracker to a portion of bone. The clamp assembly includes a first clamp jaw with a first engagement surface and a second clamp jaw with a second engagement surface. The clamp assembly includes a linear driver with a shaft. The second clamp jaw is coupled to the first clamp jaw at a fixed pivot and coupled to the shaft at a moving pivot. The linear driver translates the shaft in a first direction to pivot the second engagement surface towards the first engagement surface. The linear driver translates the shaft in a second direction opposite to the first direction to pivot the second engagement surface away from the first engagement surface.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
36.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING EMBOLIC PARTICLES FOR EMBOLIZATION
Systems and methods for performing embolization procedures for treating various medical indications and targets such as hemorrhaging, tumors utilize a mixture of embolic particles and delivery media at a very low concentration of embolic materials to delivery media, while intermittently injecting a bolus of contrast media for visualizing the progress of the embolization procedure. The systems and methods are also automated to minimize the user interaction and may also incorporate sensors and feedback control processes to control the systems and methods in performing an embolization procedure.
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A marker device includes: a ring structure (300) having a distal end (301), a proximal end (302), and a body, wherein the ring structure is made from a radiopaque material; wherein the distal end comprises protruding elements (310) disposed circumferentially around an axis of the ring structure; and wherein the proximal end is configured to couple with, or extends from, a tubular structure (200). A catheter (10) includes: a marker device (240) having a ring structure (300) with a distal end (301), a proximal end (302), and a body, wherein the ring structure is made from a radiopaque material; wherein the distal end comprises a distal ring tip (1380) extending circumferentially around the longitudinal axis, and wherein the distal ring tip does not completely lie in any plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
A patient support apparatus includes a patient support surface, a plurality of ultra-wideband transceivers, and a controller. The controller is adapted to perform the following: use the ultra-wideband transceivers to automatically determine a position of the badge relative to the patient support apparatus, to receive a badge identifier from the badge; determine if the badge is positioned inside or outside of a volume of space; and, if the badge is positioned inside the volume of space, transmit the badge identifier to a server using the network transceiver. The controller and/or server may also, or alternatively, determine an identity of the user associated with the badge, determine an identity of the patient, automatically transmit at least a portion of a care plan to the patient support apparatus, record data indicating who implemented one or more functions on the patient support apparatus, and/or forward a message to a nearest badge.
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
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G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
39.
Patient Support Systems And Methods For Assisting Caregivers With Patient Care
A patient support system comprises a patient support apparatus for patients. The patient support apparatus comprises a base and a patient support surface supported by the base. The patient support apparatus also comprises powered devices that perform one or more predetermined functions on the patient support apparatus. Multiple input devices are employed to control the powered devices. The input devices are designed to enable caregivers to cause operation of the powered devices, as needed, while freeing the caregivers to perform other tasks.
A61G 7/00 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons
A61G 7/012 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame raising or lowering of the whole mattress frame
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
The present teachings provide for a hand-held robotic instrument for use with a surgical tool. In one configuration, the instrument comprises a housing configured to be held by a user, the housing defining a remote axis of motion. Control systems for controlling the hand-held robotic instrument are also contemplated, which are capable of switching control modes based on fixation, boundaries, and/or frames.
A filter assembly for a smoke evacuation unit. A sensor is positioned within a housing of the filter assembly. The sensor may be a capacitive sensor disposed near one or more inlet ports. A controller may operate a vacuum source based on the sensor detecting operation of a powered surgical device, for example, though changes in electric field detected through the inlet ports. The filter assembly may include a shielding cover providing an electromagnetic barrier. The shielding cover may be in electrical communication with a contact pad configured to engage a terminal of the smoke evacuation unit. The contact pad may be disposed within a recess on a side of the housing. Electrical contact between the contact pad and the terminal may ground the shielding cover, and the controller may authenticate the filter assembly based thereon. A liquid collection compartment may be disposed beneath a filter compartment within the housing.
A patient transport system including a patient transport apparatus. The patient transport apparatus may include a support structure having a lift assembly having a powered lift actuator to raise and lower the patient transport apparatus. The patient transport apparatus includes a primary user input device for operating the lift assembly when a state of charge of a battery is above a predetermined threshold. The patient transport system may further include a backup system including a backup user input device for operating the lift assembly when the state of charge of the battery is below the predetermined threshold.
A61G 7/012 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame raising or lowering of the whole mattress frame
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
43.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLUORESCENCE VISUALIZATION
A method for fluorescence imaging includes receiving fluorescence imaging data, receiving a user input selecting a reference region associated with the fluorescence imaging data, determining a reference fluorescence intensity level based on the reference region, and displaying a color map based on the fluorescence imaging data, wherein a color scale of the color map is based on the reference fluorescence intensity level.
A61B 1/04 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
44.
Control Console And Accessories For RF Nerve Ablation And Methods Of Operating The Same
Electrosurgical systems and methods are provided for RF nerve ablation, wherein a control console has a display and an interface configured to receive attachments adapted for RF nerve ablation, each attachment comprising a memory device having stored thereon identification data identifying the attachment and usage data identifying usage of the attachment. The control console also has a controller connected to the display and the interface. The controller may be configured to read and store the identification and usage data associated with the attachments received at the interface, process the stored identification and usage data, and generate a digital representation of the processed identification and usage data for the display.
A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
A stemless prosthetic shoulder joint may include a prosthetic humeral head and a stemless base. The stemless base may include a collar and an anchor extending from the collar intended to anchor the base into the proximal humerus. The anchor may include various features to enhance the fixation of the base, including hooks, threads, and/or expandable members that may be transitioned from a contracted insertion condition to an expanded implanted condition once the base is positioned in the bone. The anchor and/or collar may also include additional features to enhance fixation, such as geometries and surface features to enhance fixation to bone. The anchor may include a plurality of chisel slots to facilitate removal of bone during a revision surgery.
In one embodiment, a humeral implant is provided that includes a hollow stem and a mounting end. The hollow stem has a sharp distal edge. The mounting end has a mounting hole and a mounting channel disposed about the mounting hole. The mounting hole is configured to receive a tapered projection of an anatomic articular body. The mounting channel is configured to receive an annular projection of a reverse articular body.
A surgical system includes a robot arm, a shaft held by the robot arm at a mount between a first end of the shaft and a second end of the shaft, a power tool operable to provide a force at the first end of the shaft, and a control system programmed to control the robot arm to maintain the second end at an intended pose in an acetabulum of a patient.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A method of reducing interference with an electrical monitoring device includes sensing an interference signal at a first location in a body resulting from reception of a second signal at a second location in the body, and delivering an electrical counter signal to the patient that destructively interferes with the interference signal to prevent interference with the electrical monitoring device.
A cushioned support device includes a pad configured to support a portion of a patient's leg, and a leg wrap coupled to the pad and configured to secure the portion of the patient's leg to the pad. The leg wrap includes a first flap extending from a first side of the pad, a second flap extending from a second side of the pad, and a fastener positioned on the first flap and configured to removably couple the first flap to the second flap to define a leg cavity between the leg wrap and the pad.
A powered surgical tool is provided. The powered surgical tool includes a handpiece and a battery and control module. The handpiece includes a motor and a printed circuit board storing a handpiece software algorithm. The battery and control module includes a rechargeable battery module and a module housing configured to couple with the handpiece. The battery and control module also includes a printed circuit board including a control module configured to determine a commanded value for an operational parameter of the handpiece based on execution of the handpiece software algorithm and regulate power drawn from the rechargeable battery module and provided to the handpiece based the commanded value for the operational parameter of the handpiece.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable and recorded computer software for the
collection, managing, displaying, transmission and storage
of data and information; downloadable and recorded
teleconferencing software; computer hardware; computerized
controllers for controlling surgical and medical equipment,
for routing video, audio and medical information, and
serving as video and telephone conferencing interfaces;
computerized video network hubs; operating room surveillance
cameras. Fitted equipment carriers for supporting and suspending
other medical or surgical equipment for use in a hospital or
medical environment, namely, fitted booms and columns;
medical and surgical equipment incorporating service heads
for providing electrical power, gas and communications
connections to operate other medical or surgical equipment;
medical and surgical equipment incorporating smoke
evacuation and air purifiers; furniture for supporting,
storing and organizing medical and surgical equipment, which
is specially adapted for the medical and surgical equipment;
surgical lighting, namely, operating theater lights. Planning and design of healthcare facilities; software as a
service featuring software for designing, planning,
construction, optimization and management of healthcare
facilities; technical research services in the field of
design, architecture, planning, construction, optimization
and management of healthcare facilities; consultation
services in the field of design, architecture, and design
planning of healthcare facilities.
52.
Techniques For Remotely Controlling A Medical Device Based On Image Data
A system and a method for remotely controlling a medical device based on image data are disclosed. The system includes a medical device, an image sensor, and a remote caregiver interface. The medical device includes a controller coupled to a communication network. The image sensor is coupled to the communication network and is configured to capture image data. The remote caregiver interface is coupled to the communication network and is configured to display the image data for viewing by a user, receive a selected remote control function from the user, and transmit an input signal corresponding to the selected remote control function to the controller of the medical device to execute the selected remote control function based on the input signal.
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
G16H 80/00 - ICT specially adapted for facilitating communication between medical practitioners or patients, e.g. for collaborative diagnosis, therapy or health monitoring
A medical device includes: an elongated member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a body extending between the proximal end and the distal end; wherein the elongated member includes a tubular section having a plurality of slots extending into a wall of the tubular section, the plurality of slots having a first slot; and wherein the elongated member further includes fillers respectively located in the slots, the fillers having a first filler, wherein the first filler has a spongy material located in the first slot.
The present disclosure relates generally to medical imaging, and more specifically to devices and systems for simulating a time-varying fluorescence response. An exemplary device for simulating a fluorescence response of a tissue comprises: a simulated tissue layer; one or more optical detectors to detect a fluorescence excitation light incident on the simulated tissue layer; a plurality of illumination sources underneath the simulated tissue layer; and a controller configured to control the plurality of illumination sources to emit light based on the detected fluorescence excitation light and at least one time-varying pattern.
A method for coupling a glenoid component to a scapula includes forming an anchor-receiving hole in a glenoid of the scapula; inserting a guide pin into the anchor-receiving hole; forming a first concave surface of the glenoid using a reaming device; forming a second concave surface of the glenoid using the reaming device; removing the guide pin; and connecting the glenoid component such that a base surface portion faces the first concave surface and an augmented surface portion faces the second concave surface.
A patient specific shoulder guide is provided that includes a hub and a plurality of peripheral members. Each of the peripheral members has a peripheral member height dimension between the patient specific contact surface and a side of the peripheral member opposite the patient specific contact surface. At least one of the peripheral members is a low profile peripheral member in which the peripheral height dimension is less than the peripheral height dimension of at least one other of the peripheral members or is less than the hub height.
computerized control units for controlling surgical and medical equipment, for processing, displaying and transmitting of medical and surgical information, data and images, and for serving as video and telephone conferencing interfaces
An asset tracking system includes a camera adapted to capture images and output signals representative of the images. The camera may include one or more depth sensors that detect distances between the depth sensor and objects positioned within the field of view of the one or more cameras. A computer device processes the image signals and or depth signals from cameras and determines any one or more of the following: (a) whether a patient care protocol has been properly followed; (b) what condition a patient is in; (c) whether an infection control protocol has been properly followed; and (d) whether steps have been taken to reduce the risk of a patient from falling. Alerts may be issued if any conditions of importance are detected.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
G01B 11/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
G08B 21/04 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons
G08B 21/24 - Reminder alarms, e.g. anti-loss alarms
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
The invention provides systems and methods for neuromuscular electrical stimulation to muscle tissue. Stimulation electrodes and sensors may be provided, such that signals provided by the sensors may affect the signals provided to the stimulation electrodes, thus providing a feedback. Stimulation electrodes may be provided on a stimulation pad and sensors may be provided on a sensing pad, which may be designed to conform to an anatomical feature. A system for neuromuscular electrical stimulation may also include temperature sensitive elements that may help prevent burns, especially for comatose, sedated, or patients in critical condition. The system may also include a cooling assembly for a stimulation pad.
Fluid management systems are disclosed that include software-controlled, electro-mechanical devices used in combination with single-use or multi-use tubing sets. Functions of the fluid management systems can include fluid pressurization, fluid warming, fluid deficit monitoring (including flow-based and weight-based), suction, fluid collection, and fluid evacuation (including indirect-to-drain and direct-to-drain options). The systems can be configured based on the surgical environment (e.g., operating room or physician office) as well as other user needs and/or preferences.
A61M 5/44 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for cooling or heating the devices or media
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
A surgical drill system for drilling a bore in a bone. The system has a handpiece including a motor and a chuck coupled to the motor for releasably holding a drill bit to the motor so the drill bit can be rotated by the motor. The handpiece defines a lumen. The system also includes a telescoping member being coupled to the handpiece such that the telescoping member is slidable within the lumen of the handpiece. A spring biases the telescoping member in a distal direction relative to the motor. A brake is attached to the handpiece and is moveable relative to the telescoping member to an engaged position to stop movement of the telescoping member. An actuator is configured to move the brake to the engaged position responsive to a signal received from a controller when the drill bit penetrates bone.
A61B 17/16 - Instruments for performing osteoclasisDrills or chisels for bonesTrepans
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A method includes generating a surgical plan for aligning a structure with a first bone segment and a second bone segment, and controlling a controllable guide structure to guide a cutting tool to sculpt the first bone segment, the second bone segment, and the structure based on the surgical plan. The method can include providing the first bone segment with a first bone mating surface by sculpting the first bone segment, providing the second bone segment with a second bone mating surface by sculpting the second bone segment, and providing, by sculpting the structure, the structure with at least one structure mating surface that is complementary to at least one of the first bone mating surface or the second bone mating surface.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A surgical robotics system includes a robot, a tool coupled to the robot, and control circuitry programmed to determine a movement of the tool to within a threshold distance relative to a planned path and control, in response to the movement, the robot to automatically move the tool to a target point on the planned path.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation (“CPR”) device includes a compression mechanism, a support structure, and a light source. The compression mechanism is configured to perform successive CPR compressions to a chest of a patient and includes, in one example configuration, a translucent suction cup, a piston, and a driver coupled to the piston and configured to extend the piston toward the chest of the patient and retract the piston away from the chest of the patient. The support structure is configured to position the compression mechanism over the chest of the patient. The light source is configured to illuminate the translucent suction cup.
Computerized medical apparatus, namely medical consoles for
use in recording, processing, displaying, analyzing and
transmitting of medical and surgical information, data and
images.
67.
Patient Support Apparatuses With Controllable Wireless Charging Means To Charge Portable Electronic Devices
A patient support apparatus is disclosed that includes a support structure including a patient support deck defining a patient support surface, a charging interface, a sensor system coupled to the support structure, and a controller disposed in communication with the sensor system. The charging interface is operable between a first charge state for charging portable electronic devices where the charging interface generates an electromagnetic field and a second charge state where the charging interface at least partially limits generation of the electromagnetic field. The sensor system generates data representing changes in patient position on the support structure relative to a patient safety zone defined spaced from the charging interface. The controller is configured to change operation of the charging interface in response to the data generated by the sensor system indicating a sensed patient position outside the patient safety zone to at least partially reduce the electromagnetic field.
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02J 50/70 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the reduction of electric, magnetic or electromagnetic leakage fields
68.
Patient Transport Apparatus With Auxiliary Wheel Control Systems
A patient transport apparatus for transporting a patient over a floor surface is described herein. The patient transport apparatus includes a throttle assembly, an auxiliary wheel assembly including an auxiliary wheel, an auxiliary wheel drive system, and a control system for operating the auxiliary wheel drive system based on user commands received from the throttle assembly. The control system includes a controller configured to detect a position of the throttle assembly, determine a desired rotational speed value associated with a current operating throttle position, determine a current rotational speed of the auxiliary wheel, select an acceleration rate based on the current rotational speed of the auxiliary wheel, generate an output signal based on the selected acceleration rate, and transmit the generated output signal to the motor control circuit to operate the motor to rotate the auxiliary wheel at the selected acceleration rate.
H02P 6/06 - Arrangements for speed regulation of a single motor wherein the motor speed is measured and compared with a given physical value so as to adjust the motor speed
H02P 23/20 - Controlling the acceleration or deceleration
H02P 29/40 - Regulating or controlling the amount of current drawn or delivered by the motor for controlling the mechanical load
A surgical saw blade thermal management system including a saw blade and blade mount. The saw blade including a cutting edge, a proximal portion, and a body portion. The cutting edge has teeth and is substantially formed of a first material having a first thermal conductivity. The proximal portion includes a blade hub. The body portion disposed between and connecting the cutting edge and the proximal portion and including a thermal transit core formed of a second material having a second thermal conductivity at least twice the first thermal conductivity and the core having at least two opposed longitudinally extending first core surfaces extending across a width of the core, and at least two longitudinally extending flanking members with each disposed over the longitudinally extending first core surfaces. The blade mount including a heat sink and is configured to receive the blade hub.
A patient support apparatus for supporting a patient includes a mattress with an inflatable mattress portion with a plurality of states. The apparatus further includes a control system to control inflation or deflation of the mattress portion to change its state between two or more of the states. The apparatus further includes a user interface in communication with the control system, which is configured to allow a user to select an inflate or deflate function of the mattress portion to change the state of the mattress portion. Further, the control system is operable to inflate or deflate the mattress portion in response to the signal being generated when a user selects an inflate or deflate function at the user interface. The control system is configured to generate a notification indicative of the selected state of the mattress portion to remind to a caregiver to change the selected state.
A patient support apparatus includes a frame, a patient support surface, and a nurse call cable interface adapted to communicatively couple to a wall-mounted nurse call outlet having a plurality of pins to thereby allow the patient to communicate with a remotely positioned nurse. One or more sensors are included that detect when the cable is plugged into the nurse call outlet and/or when the bed is communicatively coupled to the nurse call system. The controller may activate an indicator when the sensor detects that the bed is not coupled to the nurse call system outlet, automatically select whether to communicate with the nurse call system via a wireless transceiver or via the nurse call cable interface based on the sensor output, and/or inform the caregiver when a headwall module spaced from the bed is not communicatively coupled to the nurse call system outlet.
G08B 26/00 - Alarm systems in which substations are interrogated in succession by a central station
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
72.
Additive Manufacturing Layer Defect Identification and Analysis Using Mask Template
A quality of a formed layer of a build structure being fabricated by an additive manufacturing machine is assessed. A digital image is obtained of a portion of the formed layer of the build structure within a build layer. First region image data including data corresponding to a first region of the formed layer is separated, via a computer processor, from second region image data including data corresponding to one of or both a second region of the formed layer or a first region of the build layer outside of the formed layer based on a layer image template. A subset of image intensity data corresponding to a subset of the first region image data is analyzed, via the computer processor, to determine a characteristic value based on the analysis. An alert is sent, via the computer processor, when the characteristic value deviates from a preset range.
A radial head assembly is provided that includes a collar, an articular member, an articular head component, and stem that is configured to engage the articular head component. The articular member at least partially defines an articular space within the collar when disposed in the collar.
Systems, computer-implemented methods, non-transitory computer readable media (computer program products), and techniques for segmenting an input medical image. An image encoder receives the input medical image and extracts image embeddings from the input medical image. The image encoder receives a set of few-shot images and computes target embeddings from the set of few-shot images. A mask decoder receives and associates the image embeddings and the target embeddings to output a predicted segmentation mask for the input medical image.
G06V 10/26 - Segmentation of patterns in the image fieldCutting or merging of image elements to establish the pattern region, e.g. clustering-based techniquesDetection of occlusion
G06V 10/46 - Descriptors for shape, contour or point-related descriptors, e.g. scale invariant feature transform [SIFT] or bags of words [BoW]Salient regional features
G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
77.
Patient Transport Apparatus With Adjustable Handle
A patient transport apparatus comprises a support structure. The support structure comprises a base, a frame, and a patient support surface to support a patient. One or more handle assemblies are coupled to the frame to maneuver the patient transport apparatus. Each handle assembly comprises a handle and a handle extension supporting the handle. The handle extension is configured to articulate relative to the frame from a stowed position to a use position such that the handle is adjacent to the frame in the stowed position and the handle is extended from the frame by the handle extension in the use position. The apparatus also includes a locking device comprising one or more locking elements configured to discretely lock and unlock the handle extension relative to the frame in the use position or the stowed position.
A patient support apparatus includes a load cell, disposed between a base and a litter, that is configured to generate an output representative of a load acting on the patient support surface. The load cell is associated with a calibration reference symbol assigned to the load cell to define a calibration value for a parameter of the load cell. A user interface is configured to receive user input of a virtual symbol corresponding to the calibration reference symbol. A controller is configured to store a plurality of calibration reference symbols and a plurality of representative calibration values each associated with one of the plurality of calibration reference symbols, initiate a calibration procedure, determine a representative calibration value for each calibration reference symbol, calibrate the parameter of the load cell based on the representative calibration value determined based on the virtual symbol, and determine weight acting on the litter.
A thermal control unit supplies temperature controlled fluid to a patient to control the patient's temperature. The thermal control unit includes a fluid outlet, fluid inlet, heat exchanger, pump, patient core temperature probe port, auxiliary sensor port, and controller. The controller receives patient core temperature readings from the patient temperature probe port and auxiliary sensor readings from the auxiliary sensor port. The controller may control a temperature of the circulating fluid in both a feedback manner using patient core temperature readings and a feedforward manner using readings from the auxiliary sensor. The auxiliary sensor may measure a characteristic of the patient's tissue indicative of thermal resistance, and/or the auxiliary sensor may measure a temperature of the patient's tissue at an intermediate depth. The controller may use the intermediate temperature to predict arrival at a target patient temperature. The auxiliary sensor may be an ultrasonic sensor, infrared sensor, or the like.
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for evaluating implant condition and associated patient condition. A method for determining an implant condition can include the steps of receiving implant vibration data from an implant coupled to a bone of a patient, receiving patient reported data from the patient, and generating an implant loosening score from the implant vibration data and the patient reported data. The implant vibration data can be generated by a sensor associated with the implant. The implant loosening score can be related to movement of implant with respect to the bone.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
81.
Flexible Instrument and Methods of Using and Manufacturing the Flexible Instrument
A flexible instrument includes a first end portion, a second end portion opposite the first end portion, and a shaft extending from the first end portion to the second end portion along a central longitudinal axis. The shaft includes a first helical segment extending from the first end portion to the second end portion along a first helical path about the central longitudinal axis. The second helical segment extends from the first end portion to the second end portion along a second helical path about the central longitudinal axis. The first helical segment includes a first plurality of contact surfaces and the second helical segment includes a second plurality of contact surfaces such that when a torque is applied to the shaft, the first plurality of contact surfaces or the second plurality of contact surfaces bears against the other.
A method for removing a stem portion of an orthopedic implant from a bone comprises exposing an implanted orthopedic implant having a body portion, a stem portion interconnected to the body and a porous metal section forming an interconnection between the body and the stem portion. A cutting tool is mounted on a holder connected to an exposed surface of the orthopedic implant. The porous section is aligned with the cutting tool mounted on the holder. The entire porous section is cut by moving the cutting tool therethrough in a direction transverse to the stem portion axis. The implant body portion is then removed and then the stem portion is removed from the bone. The cutting tool may be a saw or chisel which may be mounted on a guide fixed to the body portion.
A urine collection device includes a collection member extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end includes an opening that provides access to an internal cavity of the collection member. The internal cavity includes a first chamber in fluid communication with a second chamber. The urine collection device includes a spacer in the second chamber, a first attachment member extending from a bottom wall of the collection member at the proximal end., a second attachment member extending from a top wall of the collection member at the proximal end, and an outlet for egressing urine from the internal cavity of the collection member. The first attachment member defines an aperture. The collection member is suitable to (i) direct urine from the first chamber to the second chamber and (ii) direct the urine in the second chamber distally toward the outlet.
A61F 5/453 - Genital receptacles for collecting urine or other discharge from male member
A61F 5/443 - Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other dischargeColostomy devices having hydrocolloid type seals, e.g. gels, starches, karaya gums
84.
UNIT DOSE ORAL CLEANING DEVICE AND PRODUCT DISPENSING SYSTEM
An oral care system includes a first package, a second package, and a container. The first package has a first identifier associated with a first time of day. The first package contains a first unit dose suction brush. The first unit dose suction brush includes a first handle, a first cleaning head, and a first vacuum port. The first handle has a first brush first end and a first brush second end opposite the first brush first end, the first handle having a first suction channel extending from the first brush first end to the first brush second end. The first cleaning head is connected to the first brush first end. The first cleaning head includes a first suction port and a plurality of first bristles arranged in a first pattern surrounding the first suction port. The first vacuum port is located at the first brush second end.
A vaso-occlusive assembly comprises a vaso-occlusive device configured for implantation in an aneurysmal sac, the vaso-occlusive device having a delivery configuration when restrained within a delivery catheter and having a deployed configuration when released from the delivery catheter into the aneurysmal sac. The vaso-occlusive assembly further comprises a delivery wire having a distal end to which the vaso-occlusive device is affixed. The delivery wire has an electrolytically severable joint proximal to the vaso-occlusive device. At least a portion of the electrolytically severable joint is composed of molybdenum (Mo) or an alloy thereof.
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A thermal control unit includes a supply circuit, a return circuit, a fluid channel, a drain coupled to the fluid channel, and at least one hose circuit connecting the supply circuit and the return circuit. A supply valve may be coupled to the supply circuit and a return valve may be coupled to the return circuit. When the drain is opened, the return valve can open to allow ambient air to enter the return column and to create a siphon to drain the fluid in the thermal control unit. The supply valve can open after the return valve and allow ambient air to enter the supply circuit. The supply valve may allow less air to enter the thermal control unit than the return valve to preserve the siphon through the draining process.
A method includes receiving a measurement of a force applied to a first bone of a joint via a distraction tool and determining a first gap distance between the first bone of the joint and a second bone of the joint and correlating the first gap distance with the measurement of the force. The method also includes causing, using the first gap distance and the measurement of the force, a modified force to be applied to the first bone, determining a second gap distance between the first bone of the joint and the second bone of the joint while the modified force is applied to the first bone, and creating an implant placement plan using the second gap distance and a measurement of the modified force.
A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for holding wounds open, e.g. retractorsTractors
A61B 34/20 - Surgical navigation systemsDevices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A patient support apparatus for supporting a patient includes first, second, and third transceivers mounted at first, second, and third locations, respectively. A controller is adapted to use radio frequency communication between the first, second, and third transceivers and a first device—such as a display device, a fixed locator, and/or a vital sign sensor—to determine a position of the first device relative to the patient support apparatus. The controller is further adapted to send data to a display device if the first device is positioned inside a predetermined volume of space, and to not send the data to the display device if the first device is positioned outside of the predetermined volume of space. The patient support apparatus may also selectively accept and communicate with a removable cartridge that includes a vital sign port adapted to receive a plug of a cable from a vital sign sensor.
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
92.
SYSTEM FOR MANAGING PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUSES AND CLINICAL ROUNDS
A caregiver assistance system for assisting a caregiver in a healthcare facility to perform his or her rounding duties comprises a server in communication with one or more patient beds and one or more electronic devices (e.g. smart phones) that are remote from the beds and that include a display, a user input, and a web browser. The server executes a caregiver assistance application that causes the electronic device to perform the following actions after the web browser of the electronic device accesses a particular URL whose content and function are controlled by the caregiver assistance application: (a) display rounding information on the display relating to a patient associated with the bed, and (b) forward a completion indication to the caregiver assistance application wherein the completion indication is generated in response to a caregiver manipulating the user input when the caregiver has completed a rounding task associated with the patient.
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
A61G 7/002 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
G16H 15/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical reports, e.g. generation or transmission thereof
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
Provided herein are various embodiments of an improved glenoid implant assembly that includes a baseplate, a polymer glenosphere, and an interfacing component. The interfacing component can be made of a material that is more rigid than the polymer glenosphere, has a bowl-shaped configuration with a convex side and a recessed side, where the convex side is configured to be secured to the circular recessed portion of the polymer glenosphere and the recessed side is configured to securely receive the baseplate. The interfacing component is interposed between the polymer glenosphere and the baseplate and provide a secure attachment between the polymer glenosphere and the baseplate.
Tool assemblies, system, and methods for manipulating tissue and methods for performing a surgical procedure on a vertebral body adjacent soft tissue. A dilator probe is configured to be attached to a robotic manipulator. A sleeve is disposed coaxially around the dilator probe and releasably engaged with the dilator probe. A navigation system tracks the vertebral body and defines an insertion trajectory with respect to the vertebral body. Controller(s) control the robotic manipulator to align the dilator probe and the sleeve to the insertion trajectory and advance the dilator probe and the sleeve along the insertion trajectory to penetrate the soft tissue. After penetration of the soft tissue, the sleeve remains embedded in the soft tissue and the dilator probe is robotically or manually retracted to disengage from the sleeve to enable the sleeve to create a working channel through the soft tissue.
A portable medical device having improved ECG trace display and reporting. Embodiments implement features to ameliorate artifacts created by virtue of attempting to eliminate compression artifacts due to mechanical compression devices. Other embodiments additionally implement features to seek to detect the occurrence of ROSC while chest compressions are ongoing.
A thermal control system for controlling a patient's temperature includes a thermal control unit and an off-board computing device, such as a server. The thermal control unit includes a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a pump, a heat exchanger, a controller, and a transceiver for communicating with the server. The server is adapted to communicate with a device and cause the device to perform one or more of the following: display real-time temperature data on a graph with adjacent horizontal bars whose length correspond to an amount of time an alarm existed; display segments of a graph corresponding to the time around which an alarm occurred: display different sets of data according to the role of a user of the device: display thermal therapy data for only selected thermal therapy sessions that are associated with the particular user of the device; and display thermal therapy data simultaneously with bed data.
A patient support apparatus and a portable service tool are adapted to communicate with each other in order to allow a user of the service tool to wirelessly update software executed by the patient support apparatus. In some embodiments, the patient support apparatus displays a coded message that encodes network credentials (e.g. SSID, password, etc.) and the software tool is adapted to capture an image of the coded message, decode the message, and then set up a wireless network having the decoded network credentials. The patient support apparatus then automatically joins the network and receives one or more wireless software updates. The service tool may alternatively or additionally connect to a healthcare facility network and upload software to a server thereon, which then downloads the software to the patient support apparatus over the healthcare facility computer network.
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
A suture passer includes a shaft having an axis, a first jaw mounted to the shaft in alignment with the axis, the first jaw being configured to releasably support a length of suture thereon; a second jaw movably mounted to the shaft, and a needle movably mounted to the shaft, the needle having a hook and being configured to reciprocate in alignment with the axis so that the hook can selectively pass by the second jaw and engage suture releasably supported on the first jaw, wherein the first jaw comprises a spring for selectively binding the suture to the first jaw, and further wherein the spring comprises a recess for receiving the suture therein.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/29 - Forceps for use in minimally invasive surgery
99.
Surgical System And Method for Detecting Displacement Of A Versatile Tracking Array
Surgical systems and methods involve a first and second trackers with trackable elements and which are independently secured to a bone and separated by a distance. A localizer tracks the trackable elements. Controller(s) define a tracking arrangement based on a combination of the trackable elements from the trackers. The controller(s) register a geometry of the tracking arrangement relative to the bone and track the bone by detection of the registered geometry. The controller(s) detect a condition wherein at least one trackable element has been displaced relative to the registered geometry. The controller(s) register a position of an anatomical landmark of the bone and use the landmark to identify the at least one trackable element that has been displaced.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
